In filmmaker Nneka Onuorah’s world, authenticity is everything
Queerty.The New York native got her start with BET’s Black Girls Rock!, where she was an associate producer for multiple years developing a show that highlighted the brilliance and excellence of Black women and girls.
A post shared by NNEKA ONUORAH (@nnekaenergy)“You know, as a director, I always centralize my stuff in freedom. I feel like commercially, people always want to hear stories about how downtrodden things are, how bad, how sad.
But I focus on diversifying the voice of the voiceless,” Onuorah says. That focus on freedom maintains a consistent presence in her work, as shown within her 2015 debut documentary Same Difference.
The film highlights the life experiences and internalized homophobia of Black lesbians. The documentary was nominated for a GLAAD award and became the platform needed for Onuorah to expand her creative reach.
